Music Bugs is coming to the Royston and South Cambs area, with sensory and interactive music and singing classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers – and their grown-ups.

Gently structured sessions use rhymes, counting songs, action songs, musical instruments, puppets, teddies, bubbles and more to give babies and young children a variety of musical and sensory experiences.

Classes are run by qualified teacher Janet Cottenden and will launch in Melbourn on Wednesdays and Great Shelford on Mondays at the end of September.

Families can choose Baby Bugs sessions for newborns to walking, or mixed-age Family Bugs sessions for toddlers, preschoolers and siblings.

Venue details, times and booking: www.musicbugs.co.uk/royston
Janet: 07533 191025
janet@musicbugs.co.uk

Melanie Tomsett BSc (Hons) combines homeopathy and shamanic practice to provide personalised, holistic care tailored to each individual.

With more than 30 years of experience in shamanic studies and extensive homeopathic training, Melanie specialises in fertility, pregnancy, birth and family health, working with people of all ages including children.

Her contemporary approach combines traditional homeopathic principles with practical methods to create bespoke treatment plans supporting both acute and longer-term health concerns.

Through Shamanic Quest, Melanie also offers workshops, courses, drum circles, ceremonies and shamanic counselling.

A free online consultation is available, with flexible daytime, lunchtime and early evening appointments.

07940 878 729
hello@melanietomsett.com
www.melanietomsett.com

Thinking of joining a singing group this autumn? Foxton Singers meets every Thursday evening during term time, from 7.30–9.30pm at Foxton Pavilion.

The group of around 30 singers performs a wide repertoire, from popular songs from all eras to jazz, folk, blues, musicals and classical choral works.

There is no need to be able to read music and no previous singing experience is required. New members are welcome to come along on any Thursday, with an Open Evening taking place on Thursday 10th September.

Find out more:
Email Musical Director Philip: philip@chimemusic.co.uk
Jill: 07758 753792
www.chimemusic.co.uk

Barrington Classic Car Club takes place on the first Friday of every month, continuing the village’s long-standing tradition of celebrating classic cars.

The event is held on The Green, opposite The Royal Oak, where visitors can enjoy a showcase of automotive history and community spirit. The 16th-century pub and restaurant overlooks the village green and offers plenty of outdoor space, with an outside bar, food vans and treats from the pub’s old tuck shop during the evening.

Car enthusiasts with vehicles registered in January 1985 or earlier can book their cars into the event in advance.

Next date: Friday 2nd October, 4.30–9pm
Location: West Green, Barrington, CB22 7RZ

Vehicle booking: designmynight.com

At Serenity Pilates & Wellness Studio, wellness is about more than movement – it is also about community.

With studios in Buntingford and Royston, Serenity offers classes, events and clubs designed to help people feel stronger and more connected with their bodies. The community extends beyond the studio, with a coffee shop serving drinks and organic açai bowls.

Weekly Run Club and monthly Cycling Club sessions provide further opportunities to get active and meet like-minded people, alongside smaller events and collaborations.

Whether you are new to Pilates, looking to improve your fitness or simply searching for a friendly place to meet people, beginners are welcome.

Buntingford Studio: Studio 5, Watermill Industrial Estate, Buntingford SG9 9US
Royston Studio: 10 Melbourn Street, Royston SG8 7BZ
www.serenitypilatesstudio.com

A new website for the Cam Valley brings together inspiration for days out, information about the railway line and ideas for supporting local stations, communities and sustainable travel.

Centred around Foxton, Meldreth, Shepreth, Whittlesford Parkway, Shelford and the newly opened Cambridge South stations, the Cam Valley Gateway highlights attractions including Wimpole Estate, IWM Duxford, Shepreth Wildlife Park and Fowlmere RSPB, alongside independent cafés, pubs and attractions within walking or cycling distance of stations.

The website also includes walking and cycling routes, local businesses and hidden gems. More than 40 small rural businesses stand to benefit from increased footfall.

Visitors can also look out for the popular Rail and Ale Trail, highlighting pubs within walking distance of stations.

Explore the Cam Valley: www.camvalleycrp.org.uk

TNN Executive Chauffeurs provides a professional, reliable and luxury chauffeur service across Hertfordshire and the surrounding counties.

Journeys are tailored to individual requirements, whether travelling for business, catching a flight, attending a wedding, enjoying a day at the races or planning a special evening out.

The company’s executive Mercedes-Benz V-Class seats up to six passengers and is suitable for corporate travel, airport transfers, families and small groups. Flight arrivals are monitored and luggage assistance is available.

As a local independent business, TNN Executive Chauffeurs focuses on dependable service, honest pricing and personal attention.

Local Connections offer: use code Local Connections for 10% off your first booking.

07300 468 149
bookings@tnnchauffeurs.co.uk
www.tnnchauffeurs.co.uk

Discover new reads at Bow Books this month, with a wide selection of exclusive signed editions arriving throughout late August and September.

Signed editions, while stocks last, include Castle by Jon Ronson, Agrippa by Robert Harris, Cold Sunset by William Boyd, Ottolenghi Simple Too by Yotam Ottolenghi, We Chase Shadows by Richard Osman, Our Noble Selves by Kate Atkinson, Redwood by Ben MacIntyre and Farewell to Eden by Sebastian Faulks.

For younger readers, The Gruffalo Granny by Julia Donaldson arrives on 10th September with a bonus activity.

Bow Books is also supporting Barkway Literary Festival on Saturday 3rd October.

Bow Books & Bow Books Kids: 6 & 12 Angel Pavement, Royston SG8 9AS
Open Monday–Saturday
Bow Books: 01763 793 279 | Bow Books Kids: 07715 593 516
www.bow-books.co.uk

Barkway Local History Group was established in 2018 to research the village’s history for residents and the wider community.

In March 2026, the group reopened The Reading Room and Barkway Local History Museum at 12 High Street following refurbishment. New lighting and display units provide an inviting space for local archaeological finds and displays about Barkway’s history. The museum is open on the last Sunday of each month from 2–4pm.

The group’s first publication, Beer, Beds and Stabling by Jon Mein, explores Barkway’s role as a staging post on the London to Cambridge road. It will be published at Barkway Literary Festival on 3rd October, where Jon will give a free talk at 7pm.

Copies will be available for £10 from Bow Books in Royston and at the festival.

Find out more: www.barkwayhistory.com

Home-Start Royston, Buntingford & South Cambridgeshire is looking for people with parenting, childcare or caregiving experience to become Home-Visiting Volunteers.

Volunteers offer friendship, encouragement and practical support to families with young children who may be going through a difficult time. A few hours each week can make a valuable difference to a local family.

The next free Home-Visiting Volunteer Training Course starts on Monday 21st September and runs for five consecutive Mondays, from 9.30am–2.30pm.

A few places are still available.

Find out more: 01763 262262 or admin@hsrsc.org.uk